The Wilmingtonian., 1887-04-30
John Nj. Clayton.

to many Wilmingtonians to learn something
of the place of sepultuFe Of this greatest OF
Delaware's sons.
John NJ. Clayton's burial place is in the
Presbyterian cemetery at Dover. 1t is
marked by quite an imposing mass of mar.
BILE which takes the form of canopy sup
ported by four pillars.
Beneath but exposed entirely to view iS
the sarOphagus resting upon high pedestal.
Upon the north panel are the words: "His
public services are part Of his country's his
tory"
The south panel bears the words: with
a mind ever employed In the most exalted
duties he had heart overlooking with the
rendered affections"
Upon the west panel may DO read; SIN
his death the nation lost patriot and Della
ware devoted aud cherished son."
And upon the east panel: Statesman,
jurist, farmer"
Upon the base Of the plnth are inscribed
tile date of his birth aud death. Born July
"a, 1895, died November 8, 1856. Aud upon
the sarcophagus, "John NJ. Clayton" The
luHIal 'bi. slaDuS ior miuuioto"h'
The Philadelphia times in speaking of the
prospective address of Chief Justice Come
gys on John NJ. Clayton, says
Tue workingmsn of Delaware do we'll to
revere the memory of John NJ. Clayton. He
was the champion of industry III its early
struggles for just recognition from its own
government, and he ranks among tho great
est of the many distinguished statesmen of
the little Commonwealth.
The Wilmington Industry Ldge Of the
Ancient Order of United Workmen has in
vited Chief Justice Comegys to deliver an
Grafton on the life, character and public SER
vices Of John NJ. Clayton, and he VIII do SO
on Wednesday evening, May H. n the Grand
Opera House, The Lodge has perfected ar
raugements to make the occasi N memoir
able one, aud tho ability OF the eulogist as
ell as the love for the memory Of Clayton,
will be certain to attract large audience.
The Ancient Order of United Workmen is
| the greatest beneficial organization in the
country to-day. 1t has been in existence
| less than twenty years, but it has a member
ship of 100, 900, and has paid els, 7s5, 900 to
the widows and orphans Of its deceased
members. Such an organization atly leads
/ IL. N AZ frtI 70,
| Clayton.
The Daily Republican in reference TO the
grafton on John NJ. Clayton, say say
A rare treat awaits the people of Whining
ton in the forthcoming address of Chief
Justice Comegys on the life, character and
public services of one of Dolawarc's favorite
sons, John NJ. Clayton, and from appear
ances at the present time it looks as If the
Opera House will for once be too small to
accommodate all who will want tohear more
of the renowned statesman from one conteIn-
puraueous with him, relative, and one 80
able to do justice to the subject as Chief JUS
tice Cumegys. In taking glance back
over ths history OF Delaware, the mind in.
stiuctively stops and dwels upon many dis
tingusbed statesmen who have not only
houored their State shed lustre upon the ma
tioual fame, but upon no name Of Clayton;
and now, when something more is to be
| pl Of ha bn far M
many years held Delaware in his embrace
and carried her in his bosom, from one so
able to give information as Chief Justice
Comegys, We are not surprised that six hun.
dred tickets of admission TO the Opera House
should be engaged SO long in advance Of the
occasion. The address will be delivered or
the evening Of May IL, and 1t is worthy Of
occasion that there should be such invited
guests as Hon. James G. Blaine, Senator
John Sherman, Secretary OF State Thomas f
, BayaId, Hon. Judge Kelley of Philadelphia
tho Chief Justices of Maryland, New jersey
and Pennsylvania, George w. Childs, Col. A
X. Mcclure, Hon. BENZ j4min ii. Brewster, o
President Arthurs Cabluet Charles Emor.
Smith Esq, of Philadelphia, Hon. Wayu
= MacVeagb, Hon. Pinkuey White ,Chaucello
+ Runyon of N. j., William NJ. singerlY, Hon
, Robert Garret, President Of the B. & o.
t Governor Salisbury, Chancellor Salisbury
: Hon. N. B. SmithcrS, Hon. George V. Mas
sey and other distinguished personases